With approaches ranging from electric buses to hydrogen, each state is betting on a future where mobility is cleaner, more efficient, and more accessible.
Here is a state-by-state overview of the most notable eMobility projects in Mexico.
State of Mexico
The State of Mexico is embracing electric mobility with an initial investment of one billion pesos.
The government aims to replace 500 bus units, many of which have been in circulation for over 25 years, to benefit 1.4 million daily users.
In this context, Daniel Sibaja González, the Secretary of Mobility, emphasises the urgent nature of this transformation: “The decades-long lag in the public transport system is evident, and we need safe and quality mobility.”
The project not only aims to renew the fleet but also to reduce traffic by proposing to replace three old units with one new one.
Moreover, tests have already been carried out on the main corridors with electric units to ensure that the new buses meet the state’s needs.
Nuevo León
In the north of the country, Nuevo León is also moving forward in the race to modernise its public transport.
The transition team of the mayor-elect, Adrián de la Garza, is already working on a plan aimed at reducing travel times, improving traffic, and encouraging the use of non-motorised vehicles.
Simultaneously, Lorena de la Garza, president of the local Mobility Commission, highlights that compliance with regulations on heavy freight transport is key to easing street congestion.
In line with the growth of electromobility, the state is exploring options to electrify part of its public transport fleet, including bike lanes and green corridors as solutions for more sustainable mobility.
Guanajuato
In Guanajuato, electric mobility takes a different turn.
Late last year, Governor Diego Sinhue Rodríguez Vallejo surprised many with an announcement: a $10 million investment to build a hydrogen plant aimed at supporting public transport powered by this energy source.
The question is: will this project continue under Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo, the governor-elect and successor to Rodríguez Vallejo?
It’s worth mentioning that if the project goes ahead, the location of the plant will depend on the decision of local authorities in León or Irapuato, who will assess the feasibility of converting their transport systems to hydrogen.
“If these cities want to bet on hydrogen, we will build the plant,” the former governor had stated. With the collaboration of Iberdrola, this investment could position Guanajuato as a hub for sustainable mobility in Mexico.
Tamaulipas
Meanwhile, Tamaulipas is making progress with the implementation of its own Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Integrated Transport System, a project that aims to transform urban mobility in the southern region of the state.
Karina Lizeth Saldívar Lartigue, head of the Secretariat of Urban Development and Environment, leads this initiative as part of the State Development Plan 2023-2028.
The BRT seeks to provide fast, efficient, and accessible transport, with dedicated bus lanes connecting key points in the municipalities of Tampico, Ciudad Madero, and Altamira.
“Urban mobility is not just about getting from one place to another; it’s about improving access to essential services and enhancing people’s quality of life,” Saldívar Lartigue recently stated.
The project, which has already been submitted to the Federal Support Program for Mass Transit (PROTRAM), aims to reduce emissions and optimise travel times in a region with high population density and significant industrial activity.
Bonus track
At the national level, Mexico secured financial support with the approval of two projects by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
One of them, E-Motion, will receive $125.1 million to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and buses in nine Latin American countries, including Mexico.
The Deputy Minister of Finance, Gabriel Yorio, celebrated this progress as part of the country’s sustainable finance strategy.
The E-Motion programme is designed to overcome the economic barriers that often complicate the electrification of transport, such as high initial costs and low-performance risks.
To learn more about electromobility in Latin America, visit Mobility Portal Latinoamérica